Smoking was NEVER my friend!

[gregp136]

I started smoking in the early 70's while working at Clark Gas station.  Something to fill the time between the cars, or that is what I told myself.  And pumping gas and lit cigarettes just made sense.  I was young and free and in college, and even at the beginning my body slowed down a bit.  My first quit was about 5 years later, and lasted a month.  

I did not like the taste.  I did not like the cost.  I did not like the time it took away from other things I enjoyed.

I did not like, most of all, that it controlled me.  It decided I NEEDED a smoke, so get up and go to the store.  Or get dirty looks from friends as I leave to light up.  

Quitting was always a goal, because I was not trying to get rid of a friend, I was trying to break free.  And as I went crawling back to cigarettes, after failing to quit, I hated them even more.  

But I will not crawl back to you this time!  You are out of my life.  I curse you!

Good bye, evil one!

[YoungAtHeart]

buh-bye!

Good riddance!

[elvan]

Some people wrote letters saying goodbye to Nic, I think this falls into that category, no it never WAS your friend and it never WILL be.  You are doing great, Greg!

[Chuck-2-20-2011]

Just keep on the path. You're doing great and understanding what needs to be understood!!

ONWARD TO FREEDOM!!!

Chuck

[gardenancy8]

 I am glad that I am not having to get out of a comfy position, just to go and have that smoke! 

[Kellybeth]

Keep it up!! You are doing wonderful.

[Thomas3.20.2010]

[freeneasy]

I guess I viewed it as a way to take a break and thought it relaxed me until I figured out that it all was junkie thinking.

[bonniebee]

Yea Kick that Nicodemon out the door Greg ! I was tricked to long by the addict within  I really did think the cigarettes were my friends ! No More !!!  I love this !